Serving 2,997 students in grades 9-12, Benjamin N Cardozo High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,997 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 85% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 98% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Benjamin N Cardozo High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin N Cardozo High School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benjamin N Cardozo High School?
The graduation rate of Benjamin N Cardozo High School is 93%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Benjamin N Cardozo High School?
2,997 students attend Benjamin N Cardozo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Benjamin N Cardozo High School students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin N Cardozo High School?
Benjamin N Cardozo High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Benjamin N Cardozo High School offer ?
Benjamin N Cardozo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Benjamin N Cardozo High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,997 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 85% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 98% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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